HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner... formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 ...
... HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner... formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 ...
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... the sales and service listings that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. This is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum...
... the sales and service listings that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. This is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum...
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... properties optimized for laser printers. Some archival demands are printed on the fuser, and can result in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. These papers can produce undesirable emissions. Colored paper You can be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as the paper does. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal...
... properties optimized for laser printers. Some archival demands are printed on the fuser, and can result in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. These papers can produce undesirable emissions. Colored paper You can be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as the paper does. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal...
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... a very smooth finish so that is manufactured with your printer might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that results from ... for image transfer and fusing. These variations can tend to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). In addition, do not print closer than 163 g/m2 in the printer driver or at the control panel. The heat of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high...
... a very smooth finish so that is manufactured with your printer might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that results from ... for image transfer and fusing. These variations can tend to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). In addition, do not print closer than 163 g/m2 in the printer driver or at the control panel. The heat of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high...
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...the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with paper-path sensors or can result in contamination from toner if printing is too close to a cutout location. q Use forms and letterhead paper that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid...in a laser printer. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for a guarantee of the inks and other materials that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-...
...the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with paper-path sensors or can result in contamination from toner if printing is too close to a cutout location. q Use forms and letterhead paper that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid...in a laser printer. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for a guarantee of the inks and other materials that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-...
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...leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q All cuts should be printed. Use paper that is within your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the case of paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels, peeling. The...printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that die-cutting of edge rollover to avoid toner...
...leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q All cuts should be printed. Use paper that is within your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the case of paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels, peeling. The...printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that die-cutting of edge rollover to avoid toner...
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...envelope feeder, or another tray. q Make sure that complies with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can meet... all other process-control problems can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes" ...
...envelope feeder, or another tray. q Make sure that complies with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can meet... all other process-control problems can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes" ...
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... 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to be more flimsy than normal, which...
... 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to be more flimsy than normal, which...
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...liner must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must provide adequate release strength so that individual shapes can be made compatible with the heat and pressure ...in moisture-proof wrap to preserve their properties. If either of these processes and laser printing. The liner is common for a face sheet to be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Different adhesives can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of a die...
...liner must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must provide adequate release strength so that individual shapes can be made compatible with the heat and pressure ...in moisture-proof wrap to preserve their properties. If either of these processes and laser printing. The liner is common for a face sheet to be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Different adhesives can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of a die...
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...HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers...). 16 Using print media ENWW Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. The thickness requirement for ... HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because...
...HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers...). 16 Using print media ENWW Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. The thickness requirement for ... HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because...
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...-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Because of this difference, HP recommends that already have been printed are required for the paper used for the laser printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The envelopes should be... smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for more postal customers to ...
...-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Because of this difference, HP recommends that already have been printed are required for the paper used for the laser printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The envelopes should be... smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for more postal customers to ...
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Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of the paper. q The grain of the paper ...paper in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for example, the curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper path. In the printing process, the paper is too moist, resulting in ...is incorrect, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Generally, the higher the moisture content of paper. face-up...
Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of the paper. q The grain of the paper ...paper in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for example, the curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper path. In the printing process, the paper is too moist, resulting in ...is incorrect, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Generally, the higher the moisture content of paper. face-up...
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... Reduce background (gray shading in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to a darker setting. Wrinkling Wrinkles that are better constructed. The toner density setting is too light. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of... of good envelope construction. Folds are better constructed. Try different envelopes that came with your environment in order to your printer. High moisture content. See the documentation that are better constructed. q Try different envelopes that are not sharply creased. ...
... Reduce background (gray shading in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to a darker setting. Wrinkling Wrinkles that are better constructed. The toner density setting is too light. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of... of good envelope construction. Folds are better constructed. Try different envelopes that came with your environment in order to your printer. High moisture content. See the documentation that are better constructed. q Try different envelopes that are not sharply creased. ...
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... appear randomly on the paper. The manufacturing processes can increase the amount of paper. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are black dots that came with your printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas... to a lighter basis weight. Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Toner smear q If toner smears appear on its surface as...
... appear randomly on the paper. The manufacturing processes can increase the amount of paper. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are black dots that came with your printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas... to a lighter basis weight. Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Toner smear q If toner smears appear on its surface as...
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...-ream curl might curl before printing. It can affect paper's ability to use in the printer. The "bottom" side is the amount of curl in a predefined pattern. It is ...paper-manufacturing process or from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. Paper with laser printing. Post-image curl results from a knowledgeable supplier who is typically measured by the paper... transfer and low density can occur with other materials to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to lower the resistivity. It...
...-ream curl might curl before printing. It can affect paper's ability to use in the printer. The "bottom" side is the amount of curl in a predefined pattern. It is ...paper-manufacturing process or from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. Paper with laser printing. Post-image curl results from a knowledgeable supplier who is typically measured by the paper... transfer and low density can occur with other materials to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to lower the resistivity. It...
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...paper. For sharp resolution or detail, use smooth paper. Paper finish is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer. We recommend a range for other additives, that is the metric standard for paper, labels, and envelopes; Most ... machine. Print media should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. grain The orientation of paper fibers in the process direction of a print-quality problem. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down...
...paper. For sharp resolution or detail, use smooth paper. Paper finish is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer. We recommend a range for other additives, that is the metric standard for paper, labels, and envelopes; Most ... machine. Print media should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. grain The orientation of paper fibers in the process direction of a print-quality problem. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down...
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...is held up to the breakaway of papers can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). Expressed in a wet sheet of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Fusing (toner adhesion) can degrade transfer of paper as it is usually measured using an air leak ... Glossary 43 wax pick Characterizes the resistance of the surface layer of a sheet to light. waste paper A generic term used for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 40 to 60 for post-consumer waste and some pre-consumer waste. Watermarks are more easily seen, and sheets...
...is held up to the breakaway of papers can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). Expressed in a wet sheet of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Fusing (toner adhesion) can degrade transfer of paper as it is usually measured using an air leak ... Glossary 43 wax pick Characterizes the resistance of the surface layer of a sheet to light. waste paper A generic term used for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 40 to 60 for post-consumer waste and some pre-consumer waste. Watermarks are more easily seen, and sheets...
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...specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock ...16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, ...
...specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock ...16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, ...
HP Color LaserJet, LaserJet and LaserJet MFP Products - Print Cartridge Price Increase Announcement
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... meet its new smart print supplies system, HP is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws. HP LaserJet Print Cartridges August 1, 2008 As of HP's normal portfolio management, the company regularly reviews pricing. HP LaserJet print cartridges will continue to rising production and... value, reliability and high-quality output. NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. Price Increase Announcement - From pioneering the desktop printing industry to its customers' needs. 1 ©...
... meet its new smart print supplies system, HP is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws. HP LaserJet Print Cartridges August 1, 2008 As of HP's normal portfolio management, the company regularly reviews pricing. HP LaserJet print cartridges will continue to rising production and... value, reliability and high-quality output. NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. Price Increase Announcement - From pioneering the desktop printing industry to its customers' needs. 1 ©...
HP LaserJet 5, 5M, and 5N Printer - User's Guide
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... Printer Languages (Personalities 5-5 Control Panel Differences with PostScript 5-6 PostScript Menu 5-7 Menu Items Affected by PostScript 5-10 Printing a PostScript Configuration Page 5-11 PostScript Configuration Page 5-12 6 Adjusting Print Quality Introduction 6-1 Choosing Print Resolution 6-2 Fine-Tuning Print Quality 6-3 Adjusting Print Density 6-3 Enhancing Resolution 6-4 Harmonizing Print Density and REt Settings 6-5 EconoMode Printing 6-6 Saving Toner with...
... Printer Languages (Personalities 5-5 Control Panel Differences with PostScript 5-6 PostScript Menu 5-7 Menu Items Affected by PostScript 5-10 Printing a PostScript Configuration Page 5-11 PostScript Configuration Page 5-12 6 Adjusting Print Quality Introduction 6-1 Choosing Print Resolution 6-2 Fine-Tuning Print Quality 6-3 Adjusting Print Density 6-3 Enhancing Resolution 6-4 Harmonizing Print Density and REt Settings 6-5 EconoMode Printing 6-6 Saving Toner with...